Editorial U S Must Fight Hard Way For Korea Logistics
The United States relies on a long and fragile supply chain to wage the Korean War. From Seattle to Pusan it is 4649 miles, about 20 days by ship, with six weeks needed to land items after an emergency order. The piece points to Manchuria's Yingpan Valley and the Fushun coal field as the industrial heart behind North Korea’s war effort, arguing the Yalta decisions gave Stalin control of Manchurian arsenals and that the U S must raise its logistics to match that capacity.
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Korea
United States
Seattle
Pusan
Gen. MacArthur
Tokyo
Great Britain
South Africa
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Manchuria
Yingpan
Mukden
Ruhr
Asia
Yingpan Valley
Fushun
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Seoul
Showa
Anshan
Port Arthur
Roosevelt
Churchill
Stalin
Dairen
Far Eastern
Marshal Malinowski
Yalta
Pittsburgh
U. S
Korean
China
Malik
Take
Chiang Kai-shek
Formosa
Rent Controls Urged by Reuther Amid LA Market Debate
Walter P. Reuther asks President Truman to use emergency powers to reimpose rent controls in Los Angeles claiming decontrol hurts aircraft production. The reply notes LA housing need not control as vacancies exceed 3000 and aircraft growth will not rapidly alter demand. calls for prudent, targeted measures only where needed.
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Congress
Walter P. Reuther
United Auto Workers
Truman
Los Angeles
Reuther
Long Beach
Freedom of the Press Defeats Gag Attempt in Richmond
Mayor D M Bradley of Richmond California defended the free press against Councilman Gay Vargas who sought to require city news be released only by the city manager and to halt department news releases. Vargas plan was tabled as Bradley affirmed citizens’ right to hear city news.
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D. M. Bradley
Richmond
Calif
Gay Vargas
Bradley
Vargas
Mr. Vargas
Dangers Seen in Russian Ignorance
A commentary argues Soviet leaders misread the West, citing isolated access to information and purges. It notes Stalin’s inner circle barely communicates with outsiders, while German and Russian propagandists miss Western realities. The piece highlights Lysenko and Varga as examples of failed theories.
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Germany
Hitler
Washington
London
Ribbentrop
Soviet Union
Russia
West
Hussis
Varga
Capiteler
Lysenko
Stalin
Kremlin
Congress Shares in pre Korean Errors
Washington column argues Congress bears primary blame for Korea debacle. It critiques executive and Senate failure to check military policy, praises House hearings by Rep. Carl Vinson, and calls for a joint bipartisan committee to curb single-chair abuse and prevent scapegoating Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson.
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Congress
David Lawrence
House Armed Services Committee
Carl Vinson
Georgia
House Committee
Senate
Armed Services Committee
United States
Army
Senate Armed Services Committee
Sen. Tydings
Navy Matthews
Adm
Denfeld
Johnson
Malik’s Formosa Warning Sparks Cold War Debate
In Lake Success the speaker argues that Malik’s United Nations critique hides a plan for renewed aggression by communism in Asia. He warns the United States may face increased pressure over Formosa and Korea, urging realism and possible UN reform without the Soviet Union.
Foolish Driver in Poem Warns of Speed Dangers
Long Beach editor E A Guest reflects on dangers of speed with a verse about a driver who ignores risks. The piece contrasts poison labels with speed as a hidden toxin. National Guardsmen depart for Fort Lewis. harbor ships to berth. city budget notes and past figures referenced.
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Long Beach
Readers' Opinions on Forum Current Affairs and Beach Access
In letters to the Forum and Beach View, readers challenge editor Hemsley over oil shipments to Korea and China Communists, defend British actions, and urge Long Beach public beach expansion. The Civic League of Long Beach urges continued Master Shoreline plan funding and coastal access, criticizing small opposition and stressing public use and facilities.
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O11
Press-Telegram
Hemsley
China
Los Angeles Examiner
the Mirror
P.T. Forum
Korea
Commies
Beach View
Civic League
Long Beach
Alamitos Ave
12Th Pl
Los Angeles County
Ike
Civic League OF
Beach Use and public access to Long Beach shores
Editor urges city to open beaches with street entrances at Linden and Gaviota, ample parking, comfort stations, and showers. Public access is framed as a public service against limited private shoreline rights, arguing for a plan to serve thousands of beachgoers and make Long Beach the “Queen of the Beaches.”
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Golden Avenue
Long Beach
Press-Telegram
Upper Bluff
Goud
Long
Linden
Gaviota
Plantia
Never Forget You Poem Remembrance in Quiet Morning Light
A reflective poem recalls a beloved face a gentle smile and shared vows under bright sun and stars. It cherishes past songs memories years together and gratitude for the moment of meeting.
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Berlin
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Jacob Malik
Mali
Philippines
United Nations
U. N
Marquis Childs
United States Seventh Fleet
Seventh Fleet
E. A. Guest
Luong Beach
Ray L. Riley
California
Harry B. Riley
George Clark
Metcalfe
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